Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington DC: The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire, May 12 @ 6:30 pm

I'll be reading, discussing and signing The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire, my new novel based on the true story, this Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Mexican Cultural Instutute of Washington DC. John Tutino, professor of History at Georgetown University, will offer introductory remarks. The event is free and open to the public. More information here.

This is the launch event for the novel, which opens with a chapter about Rosedale, the historic country estate in Washington D.C. founded by the prince's grandfather, General Uriah Forrest.

Rosedale, the Historic Country Estate in Washington DC Founded by General Uriah Forrest

Apropos of the publication of my novel, The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire, new on the webpage: Rosedale, Washington D.C.'s Historic Estate founded by the prince's great grandfather, General Uriah Forrest.
(I snapped this photo a few years ago, in winter, obviously. Right now the lawn is emerald-green and the trees in glorious bloom.)
Photo Copyright (c) C.M. Mayo

Read an excerpt from the opening of the novel, "The Darling of Rosedale" (originally in Potomac Review).